‘A beacon of peace’: London’s oldest mosque celebrates centenary
Summary
London’s oldest mosque, the Fazl Mosque in Wandsworth, is celebrating its 100th year. The mosque, home to the UK’s Ahmadiyya Muslim community, serves as a place of worship and community support, promoting peace and love.Key Facts
- The Fazl Mosque opened 100 years ago in south London and is the city’s first mosque.
- About 600 important guests attended the grand opening where the mosque’s doors were opened with a silver key.
- The mosque serves the community, providing free meals, blood donation, and Covid-19 vaccinations.
- It was used as an air raid shelter during World War II.
- The mosque promotes the message “love for all, hatred for none.”
- The building was given protected status by Historic England in 2018.
- Land to build the mosque was funded by Ahmadi Muslims from India, many of whom sold their jewelry to help.
- The mosque has a history of welcoming neighbors and supporting other faiths.
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